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Are representatives elected or appointed?
Members of Congress in both houses are elected by direct popular vote. Senators are elected via a statewide vote and representatives by voters in each congressional district. Each of the 435 members of the House of Representatives is elected to serve a two-year term representing the people of their district.
Who must approve the appointment of ambassadors?
The United States Constitution provides that the president “shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the Supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States, whose Appointments are not herein otherwise provided …
Who must approve this appointment before it can take effect?
The Appointments Clause is part of Article II, Section 2, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution, which empowers the President of the United States to nominate and, with the advice and consent (confirmation) of the United States Senate, appoint public officials.
Who appoints Consul General?
He shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the supreme Court, and all …
When does the Governor have to appoint a replacement?
A few states require the governor to appoint a replacement of the same political party as the previous incumbent. Typically, a replacement holds office until the next scheduled statewide election.
When was the right to appoint a trustee established?
This right is set out in s 19 of the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996.
Can a governor make an interim appointment to fill a Senate vacancy?
Alaska, Oregon, and Wisconsin do not allow the governor to make interim appointments; state laws require a special election to fill any Senate vacancy. Oklahoma also requires that Senate vacancies be filled by special elections, with an exception.
What are the powers of a replacement trustee under S 36?
Section 36 (7) provides that any person appointed as a replacement trustee under s 36 will enjoy all of the same ‘powers, authorities, and discretions’ as the original trustees. The replacement trustee is viewed as though he was an original trustee.